Could a simple quiz match you to the perfect back pain exercise?

NCT ID NCT04283409

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: McMaster University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether matching people with chronic low back pain to specific exercises—graded activity or motor control exercises—based on a questionnaire leads to better results. Researchers will compare the two exercise types in 425 adults to see if personalized matching reduces pain and disability more effectively. The goal is to make exercise therapy more effective and reduce healthcare costs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: exercise therapy (graded activity or motor control exercises)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that matching patients to the right exercise based on a simple questionnaire leads to better pain relief and function, making treatment more effective.
What could go wrong: This is a validation study, so results may not confirm earlier findings. Exercise effects are often small, and individual responses vary widely.

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NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN

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Locations

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 1C7, Canada

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